Capt'n Amy, the Girl with the Sun in her Eyes
@captnamy.bsky.social
⚧
Wife to @anneb
Mum to Bowie
🚀engineer, console engineer,
lousy musician, student. she/hers
Opinions my own.
Ex-pat Floridian. Newly minted Chicagoan.
Yes, I launched Artemis 1.
Well, helped launch it.
Wife to @anneb
Mum to Bowie
🚀engineer, console engineer,
lousy musician, student. she/hers
Opinions my own.
Ex-pat Floridian. Newly minted Chicagoan.
Yes, I launched Artemis 1.
Well, helped launch it.
Reposted by Capt'n Amy, the Girl with the Sun in her Eyes
Hi! My partner and I are trans and this weekend we opened our dream coffee shop in Toronto called Understory (505 Church St if you’re local). It’s been packed every day with people from all walks of life and the joy I feel is immeasurable. In these dark times, I just want to show you a little light❤️
February 2, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Hi! My partner and I are trans and this weekend we opened our dream coffee shop in Toronto called Understory (505 Church St if you’re local). It’s been packed every day with people from all walks of life and the joy I feel is immeasurable. In these dark times, I just want to show you a little light❤️
This is what I'm here for.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM
This is what I'm here for.
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I managed to clear 30 minutes today so I walked to the food court for lunch. Had BBQ pork.
Ran into some top level bosses and we had a good chat, solved some issues.
Back at my office I noticed I'd splattered BBQ sauce all over my blouse.
So I interacted with VIPs in a BBQ Splattered Blouse. 🤦♀️
Ran into some top level bosses and we had a good chat, solved some issues.
Back at my office I noticed I'd splattered BBQ sauce all over my blouse.
So I interacted with VIPs in a BBQ Splattered Blouse. 🤦♀️
January 30, 2026 at 1:34 AM
I managed to clear 30 minutes today so I walked to the food court for lunch. Had BBQ pork.
Ran into some top level bosses and we had a good chat, solved some issues.
Back at my office I noticed I'd splattered BBQ sauce all over my blouse.
So I interacted with VIPs in a BBQ Splattered Blouse. 🤦♀️
Ran into some top level bosses and we had a good chat, solved some issues.
Back at my office I noticed I'd splattered BBQ sauce all over my blouse.
So I interacted with VIPs in a BBQ Splattered Blouse. 🤦♀️
Reading for my Dead Sea Srolls class. They are describing events B.C.E.
And I get confused.
Second half of the 2nd Century B.C.E.
Is that closer to 200 B.C.E or 100 B.C.E??
Head spinning
And I get confused.
Second half of the 2nd Century B.C.E.
Is that closer to 200 B.C.E or 100 B.C.E??
Head spinning
January 30, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Reading for my Dead Sea Srolls class. They are describing events B.C.E.
And I get confused.
Second half of the 2nd Century B.C.E.
Is that closer to 200 B.C.E or 100 B.C.E??
Head spinning
And I get confused.
Second half of the 2nd Century B.C.E.
Is that closer to 200 B.C.E or 100 B.C.E??
Head spinning
So WDR (Wet Dress Rehearsal) is about to start. I've been working hard on the schedule for my people. The whole affair is over 2 days long, 24/7.
Also stressing over the PTB (Pre-Test Brief). Boss used to do it. This was my first for the whole team. Roughly 60 folk in the meeting.
Nailed it!
Also stressing over the PTB (Pre-Test Brief). Boss used to do it. This was my first for the whole team. Roughly 60 folk in the meeting.
Nailed it!
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
So WDR (Wet Dress Rehearsal) is about to start. I've been working hard on the schedule for my people. The whole affair is over 2 days long, 24/7.
Also stressing over the PTB (Pre-Test Brief). Boss used to do it. This was my first for the whole team. Roughly 60 folk in the meeting.
Nailed it!
Also stressing over the PTB (Pre-Test Brief). Boss used to do it. This was my first for the whole team. Roughly 60 folk in the meeting.
Nailed it!
So I had to go for some training. The lot was full so I had to park in overflow.
This fellow was about 20ft / 6m from my car.
Kennedy Space Center is on a Wildlife preserve. Critters like this are all over. He was about 8ft / 2.4m long.
This fellow was about 20ft / 6m from my car.
Kennedy Space Center is on a Wildlife preserve. Critters like this are all over. He was about 8ft / 2.4m long.
January 29, 2026 at 11:27 PM
So I had to go for some training. The lot was full so I had to park in overflow.
This fellow was about 20ft / 6m from my car.
Kennedy Space Center is on a Wildlife preserve. Critters like this are all over. He was about 8ft / 2.4m long.
This fellow was about 20ft / 6m from my car.
Kennedy Space Center is on a Wildlife preserve. Critters like this are all over. He was about 8ft / 2.4m long.
It was 8°F / -13°F when I left Chicago the other day.
So here I am, in titusville, florida, and we're having a cold snap. 34°F/ 1°C.
Everyone is wearing their heavy coats, shivering. I have a sweater on.
This morning there was a light frost on my car.
I Thought "Isn't that cute."
So here I am, in titusville, florida, and we're having a cold snap. 34°F/ 1°C.
Everyone is wearing their heavy coats, shivering. I have a sweater on.
This morning there was a light frost on my car.
I Thought "Isn't that cute."
January 29, 2026 at 1:31 PM
It was 8°F / -13°F when I left Chicago the other day.
So here I am, in titusville, florida, and we're having a cold snap. 34°F/ 1°C.
Everyone is wearing their heavy coats, shivering. I have a sweater on.
This morning there was a light frost on my car.
I Thought "Isn't that cute."
So here I am, in titusville, florida, and we're having a cold snap. 34°F/ 1°C.
Everyone is wearing their heavy coats, shivering. I have a sweater on.
This morning there was a light frost on my car.
I Thought "Isn't that cute."
Engineering support on Console during Launch Ops can mean long shifts. I pulled a 16hr shift or 2 during the Artemis I campaign.
I'm prolly gonna do a 12-14 hour shift for this WDR and Launch.
But I just realized ive done 2 - 12hr days just on Preps.
Oh boy
I'm prolly gonna do a 12-14 hour shift for this WDR and Launch.
But I just realized ive done 2 - 12hr days just on Preps.
Oh boy
January 28, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Engineering support on Console during Launch Ops can mean long shifts. I pulled a 16hr shift or 2 during the Artemis I campaign.
I'm prolly gonna do a 12-14 hour shift for this WDR and Launch.
But I just realized ive done 2 - 12hr days just on Preps.
Oh boy
I'm prolly gonna do a 12-14 hour shift for this WDR and Launch.
But I just realized ive done 2 - 12hr days just on Preps.
Oh boy
Did you know that NASA has an entire SharePoint site dedicated to the explanation of their acronyms?
January 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Did you know that NASA has an entire SharePoint site dedicated to the explanation of their acronyms?
From here in out Artemis II shall be referred to as A2.
It's what we call it on Center.
'Cuz of course NASA has an acronym or shortening of everything.
So busy we dont have time for words. Only letters. 😘
It's what we call it on Center.
'Cuz of course NASA has an acronym or shortening of everything.
So busy we dont have time for words. Only letters. 😘
January 27, 2026 at 12:44 AM
From here in out Artemis II shall be referred to as A2.
It's what we call it on Center.
'Cuz of course NASA has an acronym or shortening of everything.
So busy we dont have time for words. Only letters. 😘
It's what we call it on Center.
'Cuz of course NASA has an acronym or shortening of everything.
So busy we dont have time for words. Only letters. 😘
So many folks here expressing their outrage over the state of our country.
And I'm over here posting about mundane things and the exciting work I'm doing on Artemis II.
Doesn't mean I'm not enraged.
I am enraged. Beyond belief.
My choices of post are meant as a momentary pause from the pain.
And I'm over here posting about mundane things and the exciting work I'm doing on Artemis II.
Doesn't mean I'm not enraged.
I am enraged. Beyond belief.
My choices of post are meant as a momentary pause from the pain.
January 27, 2026 at 12:41 AM
So many folks here expressing their outrage over the state of our country.
And I'm over here posting about mundane things and the exciting work I'm doing on Artemis II.
Doesn't mean I'm not enraged.
I am enraged. Beyond belief.
My choices of post are meant as a momentary pause from the pain.
And I'm over here posting about mundane things and the exciting work I'm doing on Artemis II.
Doesn't mean I'm not enraged.
I am enraged. Beyond belief.
My choices of post are meant as a momentary pause from the pain.
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Bailarina, sentada
@sensitivityandpowr.bsky.social
1:1 session
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1:1 session
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January 26, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Bailarina, sentada
@sensitivityandpowr.bsky.social
1:1 session
Sol has openings for 1:1 online sessions. Send her a message to book yours.
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1:1 session
Sol has openings for 1:1 online sessions. Send her a message to book yours.
I bought new luggage.
So of course I'm getting deluged with ads for luggage.
Of note are the hanging kit bags for your personal care stuff.
I have one.
But I've noticed, hotels don't have hooks to hang them any more.
Maybe hang them on the mirror. Or the shower door.
Frustrating.
So of course I'm getting deluged with ads for luggage.
Of note are the hanging kit bags for your personal care stuff.
I have one.
But I've noticed, hotels don't have hooks to hang them any more.
Maybe hang them on the mirror. Or the shower door.
Frustrating.
January 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I bought new luggage.
So of course I'm getting deluged with ads for luggage.
Of note are the hanging kit bags for your personal care stuff.
I have one.
But I've noticed, hotels don't have hooks to hang them any more.
Maybe hang them on the mirror. Or the shower door.
Frustrating.
So of course I'm getting deluged with ads for luggage.
Of note are the hanging kit bags for your personal care stuff.
I have one.
But I've noticed, hotels don't have hooks to hang them any more.
Maybe hang them on the mirror. Or the shower door.
Frustrating.
1st day back on Center. So many people were excited to see me. I got hugs!
We've a lot of work to do. Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Artemis II is quickly approaching.
Go Artemis.
We've a lot of work to do. Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Artemis II is quickly approaching.
Go Artemis.
January 26, 2026 at 10:34 PM
1st day back on Center. So many people were excited to see me. I got hugs!
We've a lot of work to do. Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Artemis II is quickly approaching.
Go Artemis.
We've a lot of work to do. Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Artemis II is quickly approaching.
Go Artemis.
Good night my Sweet Anne.
Sleep well.
I love you
to the Moon
and the Stars
and Beyond.
Soon I will hold you in my arms again.
Sleep well.
I love you
to the Moon
and the Stars
and Beyond.
Soon I will hold you in my arms again.
January 26, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Good night my Sweet Anne.
Sleep well.
I love you
to the Moon
and the Stars
and Beyond.
Soon I will hold you in my arms again.
Sleep well.
I love you
to the Moon
and the Stars
and Beyond.
Soon I will hold you in my arms again.
I went from 8°F to 80° F
Gawd its hot here.
Gawd its hot here.
January 25, 2026 at 5:33 PM
I went from 8°F to 80° F
Gawd its hot here.
Gawd its hot here.
I'm surrounded by young families with young children.
January 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM
I'm surrounded by young families with young children.
Look at me, flying 1st class, the woman with no class.
The woman who sat in the wrong seat and had to get chased out.
Classy
The woman who sat in the wrong seat and had to get chased out.
Classy
January 25, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Look at me, flying 1st class, the woman with no class.
The woman who sat in the wrong seat and had to get chased out.
Classy
The woman who sat in the wrong seat and had to get chased out.
Classy
See a guy at the airport wearing a sweatshirt with the thin blue line flag on one sleeve, the silhouette of an assault rifle on the back, and what longs like the stars and bars (confederate flag) on the other sleeve.
Class A individual.
And he's on my flight.
Peachy
Class A individual.
And he's on my flight.
Peachy
January 25, 2026 at 12:02 PM
See a guy at the airport wearing a sweatshirt with the thin blue line flag on one sleeve, the silhouette of an assault rifle on the back, and what longs like the stars and bars (confederate flag) on the other sleeve.
Class A individual.
And he's on my flight.
Peachy
Class A individual.
And he's on my flight.
Peachy
3rd flight this month.
Beginning to feel like a true jetsetter
Beginning to feel like a true jetsetter
January 25, 2026 at 11:55 AM
3rd flight this month.
Beginning to feel like a true jetsetter
Beginning to feel like a true jetsetter
That's the point.
Transition is not a choice, not a decision.
It's a necessity.
It IS a choice, to Live!
It IS a decision, NOT to go to the dark place that not transitioning leads to.
Transition is not a choice, not a decision.
It's a necessity.
It IS a choice, to Live!
It IS a decision, NOT to go to the dark place that not transitioning leads to.
It was uncharacteristic that my brain said one day I was doing it. And that my brain didn't let me waiver like I had on many things throughout the decades with her.
I did slow my transition for family but never considered detransition. Transition isn't a choice, it's living.
I did slow my transition for family but never considered detransition. Transition isn't a choice, it's living.
January 24, 2026 at 2:43 PM
That's the point.
Transition is not a choice, not a decision.
It's a necessity.
It IS a choice, to Live!
It IS a decision, NOT to go to the dark place that not transitioning leads to.
Transition is not a choice, not a decision.
It's a necessity.
It IS a choice, to Live!
It IS a decision, NOT to go to the dark place that not transitioning leads to.
I like oatmeal, I do.
A little butter, sweetner, and cinnamon.
Yum
Only problem: it makes ne hungry.
Hungrier than before.
A little butter, sweetner, and cinnamon.
Yum
Only problem: it makes ne hungry.
Hungrier than before.
January 24, 2026 at 1:27 PM
I like oatmeal, I do.
A little butter, sweetner, and cinnamon.
Yum
Only problem: it makes ne hungry.
Hungrier than before.
A little butter, sweetner, and cinnamon.
Yum
Only problem: it makes ne hungry.
Hungrier than before.
Green Lifesavers (I guess watermelon) are gross.
January 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Green Lifesavers (I guess watermelon) are gross.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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